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ORGANIZER;CN=ESTAD 2023:mailto:info@metec-estad.com
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SUMMARY:The future of steelmaking: The operative system of an autonomous steel plant 
DESCRIPTION:Today, remote operation of entire plant complexes is no longer a vision. Fundamental technological developments from the field of digitization and automation, such as, 5G or hybrid process modelling or self-learning capabilities, make it possible to fundamentally re-design the operation of highly complex, industrial plants. They offer the possibility to bundle highly qualified experts in centralized control centers. For manufacturers operating at multiple locations, this can bring major benefits. In addition to business benefits such as increased productivity and product quality, centralized training centers can improve the quality of employee education, while the physical distance between the plant and centralized training or control centers increases employee safety. The use of advanced predictive technologies in the fields of plant maintenance, energy, emissions and product quality also makes it possible to further increase production sustainability by increasing plant availability, lowering overall energy consumption, reducing emissions and improving product quality.

To get there it means to change the way production plants are operated and operator teams work. First, it needs transparency. Data and insights into the current planned operation, equipment and process condition and production plans are a crucial prerequisite. All information must be gathered, suitably stored and presented in centralized control rooms in which one control pulpit operates several production steps centrally. Additional AR/VR tools support both operators and on-site crews in the way they interact and communicate. Ultimately, it needs operator teams with a diverse skill set. Data science like AI, metallurgical process knowhow and operator experience need to come together in order to understand the gathered data, derive matching actions and execute those successfully.  

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